Nose & Sinus

Nose and sinus disorders (rhinology) afflict millions of people causing pain, fatigue, headache, breathing difficulties, and loss of smell among other symptoms. More Americans suffer from sinusitis than diabetes, asthma, or coronary heart disease. In fact sinusitis alone affects about 37 million people at least once each year making it one of the most common illnesses in the United States.

Many people suffering from chronic sinus infections require surgical help to relieve their symptoms. The goal of sinus surgery is to remove infected tissue, open up blocked sinus passages and, at the same time save enough healthy tissue to allow the nose and sinuses to function normally.

These conditions are easily treatable; you don’t have to live with discomfort. The team at Cortland Surgical Center is skilled at treating a wide range of disorders and diseases affecting the nose and sinuses.

Nasal allergies - an inflammation of the nasal membranes from exposure to pollen, pet dander or other allergens that results in a runny nose, sneezing, itching and watery eyes

Nasal polyps - growths in the nasal lining

Sinusitis - an inflammation and/or infection in one or more of the air-filled cavities located in the head

Tumors - of the nose, sinuses, eyes and brain

Turbinate hypertrophy - the abnormal enlargement or swelling of nasal structures, typically due to allergies or sinusitis

Common surgeries for nose and sinus disorders:

Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) - is the most common corrective surgery for chronic sinus inflammation and nasal polyps. FESS is much less invasive than conventional sinus surgeries with minimal post-operative discomfort. It is a very precise surgical technique that removes only the diseased sinus tissue. Major sinus openings are widened so that they can function normally.

Septoplasty – is a surgical procedure that corrects the deviation (or bending) of the nasal septum divides the nose into two chambers, right and left.

Turbinate Surgery – is a surgical procedure that alleviates nasal obstruction by removing large and swollen turbinates. Turbinates are tissues protruding into the nasal cavities that can cause blockage of the nasal airways.

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Disclaimer:This information is not intended to replace the discussion you should have with your health care provider. This is also not a substitute for the instructions given by your physician or physician assistant. Please contact our office should you have any questions or concerns about the scheduled surgery.